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Written by Maître Melkide Hossou, lawyer at the Lyon Bar

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Classified Installations for Environmental Protection (ICPE) include all industrial or agricultural installations likely to generate risks or nuisances for the environment, public health, safety or the neighborhood.

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Recourse to the administrative court is the judicial procedure allowing any person concerned to challenge a decision taken by a public administration that he considers illegal or prejudicial to his interests.

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The wind energy lawyer masters all of these issues and intervenes at all stages of the project, from the design phase to the dismantling of the installation.

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Soil pollution: discover the procedures, responsibilities and possible remedies with the advice of a lawyer specialized in environmental law.

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Discover the legal obligations of industrial companies to manage, sort and treat their waste according to the French Environmental Code.

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Integrate effective environmental clauses into your public contracts to green public procurement and comply with the Climate and Resilience Law.

FAQS

Why use an environmental lawyer?

Calling on an environmental law lawyer allows you to be advised and defended in the face of numerous environmental regulations.

Whether you are company, community or individual, your lawyer helps you:
- Get the environmental approvals required (permits, ICPE, etc.)
- Anticipate the legal risks linked to your activity or to an industrial project
- Manage a dispute with the administration or an environmental liability claim

The law firm Melkide Hossou Avocat accompanies you to guarantee the legal compliance of your procedures and the legal security of your projects.

When should you consult an urban planning lawyer?

It is advisable to consult an urban planning lawyer before, during and after a real estate project.
Avocados help you:

- Check the compliance of your project with the local urban plan (PLU)
- Challenge a Refusal of building permit or an administrative decision
- Defend your project against a Recourse from a neighbor or an association

Thanks to personalized support, the firm secures your procedures and prevents you from mistakes that can delay or block your project.

What is the difference between a public law lawyer and a private lawyer?

A public law lawyer intervenes in disputes involving the administration : prefectural decisions, public contracts, administrative authorizations, expropriations, etc.
Conversely, private law regulates relationships between natural or legal persons (companies, individuals, associations).
The law firm Melkide Hossou Avocat defends your interests in all your relationships with public authorities and assists you in drafting, negotiating or contesting administrative acts.

My building permit has been refused, what can I do?

If your building permit has been refused, it is essential to understand the reasons before taking any action.
A lawyer in urban planning law can:

- Analyzing the refusal decision to check if it is legal or flawed
- Deposit a free remedy to the town hall to try an amicable resolution
- Hire, if necessary, a Litigation before the administrative court.

The cabinet Melkide Hossou Lawyer accompanies you every step of the way to assert your rights, correct irregularities possible and secure your real estate project.

My business is accused of pollution or damage to the environment, what should I do?

An indictment for pollution or environmental offense may have significant financial and criminal consequences.
Call on a environmental law lawyer is therefore essential for:

- Analyze the file and the legitimacy of the accusations
- Ensure your defense before the administrative and judicial authorities
- Implement a compliance plan to avoid further sanctions.

The cabinet Melkide Hossou Lawyer defends businesses, communities and operators against administrations and ensures protect their reputation and economic interests.